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Jun 19, 2020

“I Want to Be Their Jewish Touchstone”: Bonnie Ullner on Her Legacy

by David Harris

While being connected to Israel is a vital part of Bonnie Ullner’s life, so is taking care of our Jewish community in Cincinnati.
 

“I never really thought about what it meant to be involved in a Jewish community. I just kind of took it for granted,” said Bonnie Ullner, the cochai…

Jun 19, 2020

Our Pursuit of Racial Justice

by Jewish Community Relations Council

The work of fighting for racial justice will take all of us. Photo by Logan Weaver on Unsplash.
 

Dear friends,

The work of fighting for racial justice will take all of us. As Elie Wiesel said in his Nobel Prize acceptance speech: “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppr…

Jun 12, 2020

Staying True to Our Purpose in Difficult Times

by Danielle V. Minson

This week, as we are emerging from quarantine, mass demonstrations have continued in our city and across our nation. The demonstrations and many of the issues they raise are emotional and complex. Many across our community are concerned and are asking how to better understand and support ref…

Jun 8, 2020

JCRC Resources for Racial Justice Education

by Jewish Community Relations Council

Demonstrators take a knee at the Hamilton County Courthouse during a protest on Sunday, June 7. An estimated 5,000 or more people gathered downtown to protest the murder of George Floyd and other victims of police brutality. Credit: Jason Whitman/WVXU
 

Since the death of George Floyd a…

Jun 5, 2020

How You Help: Bernard and Stella

by David Harris

Adele from Jewish Family Service helped Bernard and his family in Bernard's final days.
 

A Jewish Family Service COVID-19 Story

“Adele was an invaluable source of wisdom and support for my family and me,” said Leonora about her parents’ Jewish Family Service social worker. “Th…